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1977 single by 10cc From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"People in Love" is a song written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman that was first released by the British band 10cc on their 1977 album Deceptive Bends and as the third and final single from the album. The song reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 (their last Top 40 hit on that chart to date),[2] No. 74 in Australia and No. 90 in Canada.
"People in Love" | ||||
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Single by 10cc | ||||
from the album Deceptive Bends | ||||
B-side | "I'm So Laid Back I'm Laid Out" | |||
Released | May 1977 (US) 8 July 1977 (UK)[1] | |||
Recorded | 1976 | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 3:48 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman | |||
Producer(s) | 10cc | |||
10cc singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"People in Love" on YouTube |
Record World said that it's "smooth, rather moody, and right for any number of formats."[3]
Allmusic critic Dave Thompson called it "one of Gouldman/Stewart's sweetest ballads" and praised the "deliciously understated melody" and Stewart's vocal delivery.[4] Thompson described the lyrics as basically a list the silly things people do when they are in love, such as "walk under buses, talk to the ceiling, and sit alone in the dark."[4]
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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Australian Kent Music Report | 74 |
Canadian RPM Top Singles[5] | 90 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 40 |
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